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AD02 TAU

2002 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,992 mi
Last recorded70,992 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 TAU
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 70,992 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Jun 2011 70,992 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jun 2010 55,856 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Jun 2010 55,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 55,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 47,241 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre worn low

soare tyre worn below limit

Pass 18 Jun 2008 39,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 39,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,216 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 27,493 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Stilo?

Based on 566,057 MOT tests across 43,678 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
6,821
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
43,678
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,634
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,816
Headlamp aim too low 19,692
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,357
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 17,651
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AD02 TAU is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Stilo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 63,317 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Stilo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,634 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD02 TAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Stilo typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Stilo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD02 TAU registered?

AD02 TAU is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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